Finding the Third Proportional to 94,581 and 201,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,581 and 201,798 is: 430,556.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,581 : 201,798 = 201,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,581/201,798 = 201,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,581x = 201,798 × 201,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,581x = 40,722,432,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,722,432,804/94,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,556.17
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